Sustainability Manager

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Part Time Opportunity (0.8FTE/ 30 hours per week)
• Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
• 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working environment

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $96k to $132k Base salary (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

We are seeking a Sustainability Manager to join our team. The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of TGI’s 2030 Sustainability Plan whilst implementing initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint and promote our social responsibility.

The Opportunity: 

Our successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing sustainability initiatives within The George Institute. This role will work closely with various departments to drive sustainability programs, set goals, track progress and report on key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Oversee the coordination and implementation of the Institute’s 2030 Sustainability Plan.
• Develop and deliver initiatives that address the adverse impact of the Institute’s offices, travel and funding sources on the environment.
• Liaise with building owners to assess the Institute’s carbon footprint across its global offices.
• Develop energy, water and waste management solutions to reduce the Institute’s carbon footprint across its global offices.
• Liaise with clinical researchers to assess the carbon footprint of clinical trials and develop innovative methods to reduce carbon emissions.
• Liaise with the Institute’s Planetary Health program to ensure initiatives are aligned.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best practice and deliver industry leading outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members to align outcomes with the Institute’s sustainability strategy.
• Promote TGI’s sustainability plan and provide regular updates and presentations to Institute staff.
• Manage the work of consultants to deliver agreed outcomes on budget, quality and time.
• Manage budgets and timeframes while delivering accurate and quality outcomes.
• Build trust, collaboration and fair partnerships with stakeholders and work autonomously and be proactive (take initiative) in delivering outcomes with minimal oversight.

Our Successful Candidate is: 

• Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, environmental, building services or other relevant disciplines
• Five or more years experience in large or global organisations leading and implementing sustainability programs
• Preferred genuine interest or experience in global health and planetary health
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong focus on quality of work
• Understand the need and for and demonstrate strict adherence to confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly ie autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range varying stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments

For more information on this role and to see our detailed Position Description, please visit: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/GEORGE723

The closing date for applications is midnight, Wednesday 1 May 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

Please note - the unrestricted right to work in Australia is required for this position. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

About the George

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment.

Please visit our website for more on The George: https://www.georgeinstitute.org/
 

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why The George?

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact